2011 NFL Season, Week 12 Results

So, I forgot to post my prediction results from last week slate of NFL games.  Here they are.  My record was 13-3, which is pretty good, but not sensational.

I still did very well, especially when compared with the ESPN crew.  However, they are catching up.  Mark Schlereth beat me with a record of 14-2.  Good job, Mark!  Both of us missed on the Rams, incidentally.  Several dudes managed to tie my record of 13-3. This would include Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter as well as the Pick'em gambling service.  You can see all the results here.

Hendry's coin did not fare very well this week.  Th coin was 9-7.  Yes, this is a winning record, but the coin did not beat a single human prognosticator at ESPN.  It got close to Golic, but he was still better by one game.  Here are the results of the coin toss.

2011 NFL Season, Week 12 Predictions

So, be warned:  I have two totally unjustifiable homer picks on my slate today.  I picked my Rams against the Cardinals, even thought I am skeptical that we will win.  I pick the Broncos against the Chargers, even thought I think it's a 50/50 toss up.

The two big games on the horizon are the 49ers @ Ravens and Giants @ Saints.

The first is a game pitting the #2 and #3 ranked powers in the NFL... and the coaches are brothers too.  This should spoil Thanksgiving dinner for sure.  It's a tough pick, but I have to go with my gut on this one.  I think the 49ers prevail.  The Ravens are coming off another gutsy emotional win in the conference.  That means it's time for a let-down.  They also lack Ray Lewis in the middle.  I don't like any of these facts.  Although it pains me to do it, I must pick the 49ers here.

The second game pits the Giants and the Saints, and it's a game that may determine the top-wildcard birth in the NFC.  Although it pains me to say it, I think the Giants are going to lose their 3rd straight game.  I think the Saints and their home-field advantage will be overwhelming in this game.  Their loss to the Eagles really shook my confidence in the Giants.

The rest of the games are pretty straight up-and-down choices.